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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jos Callum (ranked 4018 p4p, 3846 weight class) and Jerry Mikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Callum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jos Callum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Mikes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikes is fending him off so far but Callum persists. Nope, Mikes circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callum's waist but Callum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikes off to one side.
Mikes dives in and grabs Callum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callum pushes down on Mikes's head and hops out.
A combination from Callum does no damage.
Callum scores with a hook to the body. Mikes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikes tries for a takedown but Callum circles away easily
and Callum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Mikes.
Mikes is trying to force a seperation but Callum has the dominant position.
Mikes pulls guard successfully.
Mikes is trying to keep Callum in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Callum wants to get up but he can't break Mikes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callum looking to sit in guard and control but Mikes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikes trying to control but Callum is working from the bottom.
Mikes stands and throws Callum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Callum tries to control but Mikes manages to take his back.
Mikes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikes tries to keep control of the position but Callum is staying busy.
Mikes controlling well, preventing Callum from escaping the position.
Callum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikes on the ground.
Mikes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikes is looking for the choke from the back position but Callum is controlling his hands well.
Mikes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Callum showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikes biding his time, controlling Callum.
Callum looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mikes.
Mikes misses with punches from the back.
Callum is trying to break free.
Callum showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Callum covering up well under a series of strikes from Mikes.
Callum covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mikes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callum is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Mikes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mikes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Callum throwing a counter right hand but Mikes manages to avoid it.
Callum connects with a body shot that sends Mikes's belly button to the back.
Jerry Mikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikes shoots for a takedown but Callum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Callum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mikes.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Mikes.
Mikes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Callum stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikes. Mikes gets slowly back to his feet.
Callum misses with a two punch combination.
Callum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callum wants to pass the guard but Mikes is defending well.
Callum controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callum tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mikes controls his leg.
Mikes is breathing heavily.
Callum controlling the action here.
Callum wants to free his trapped foot but Mikes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikes has a takedown stuffed.
Jerry Mikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Callum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Callum.
Callum misses with a few strikes there.
Callum stuns Mikes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callum tries for a takedown but Mikes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callum scores with a jab.
Callum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikes with the counter takedown but Callum avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Callum here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad.
As Mikes looks to move away, Callum throws a big counter combo but Mikes just gets out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Callum.
Mikes fails with the takedown
and Callum counters with a nice body shot.
Callum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikes circles away quickly and effectively.
Callum looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikes is just out of range.
Mikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikes somewhat.
Callum closes the distance and clinches up with Mikes, looking for a takedown. Callum pushes Mikes against the cage but Mikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikes fails with the takedown
letting Callum counter with a right hand.
Callum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Callum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikes moves away.
Mikes tries for a takedown but Callum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callum stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikes. Mikes gets slowly back to his feet.
Callum catches Mikes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikes momentarily.
Mikes fails with the takedown
and Mikes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callum, as that shot connected.
Mikes fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Callum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Callum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Callum lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikes is defended easily by Callum.
Callum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Callum throws a lazy right hand but Mikes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikes shoots and misses
and Callum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jos Callum is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikes misses with a takedown
and Callum moves into the clinch.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Mikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikes wants to take the fight to the mat but Callum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Callum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mikes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Callum prevents it.
Callum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikes misses with a takedown
and Callum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callum.
Mikes feints the counter takedown.
Callum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Callum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Callum does it's job there.
Callum throws a shot from downtown. Mikes moves away and avoids it.
Mikes shoots in for a double leg but Callum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mikes takes one to the side of the head.
Mikes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callum swivels and escapes.
Callum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikes swivels and escapes.
Mikes wants to clinch.
Callum throws a series of punches but Mikes moves out of range.
Mikes tries for a takedown but Callum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Callum misses.
Mikes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Callum misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Callum. Beautiful body shot.
Callum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikes can do to turn this around?
Mikes tries to clinch but Callum is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callum lands with a cross.
Callum just misses with a punch to the body.
Callum works over Mikes's head and body with a nice combination.
Mikes is looking to clinch but Callum is avoiding it.
Mikes darts in looking for a takedown but Callum gets double underhooks and turns Mikes into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callum, as that shot connected.
Mikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikes somewhat.
It looked like Callum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikes.
Callum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callum's waist but Callum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikes off to one side.
Callum clobbers Mikes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikes tries to clinch there but Callum circles away.
Mikes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Callum throws a hook but Mikes avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikes misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Callum to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callum pinned against the cage. Callum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Callum cracks a nice hook into Mikes's ribs.
Mikes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Mikes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Callum looks to land a right hand but Mikes moved out of range.
Mikes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jos Callum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jos Callum!
A very excited looking Jos Callum rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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